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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.55 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.55 and 73.97 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.55 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.55 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.55 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 21,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,712.43/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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